JPWO2016076314A1 - Endoscope system - Google Patents

Abstract

An endoscope system includes a plurality of types of endoscopes, a signal processing device that performs video processing on an output signal of an image sensor mounted on the connected endoscope, and peripheral devices connected to the signal processing device. An endoscope type detection unit that detects the type of endoscope connected to the signal processing device, and a plurality of functions in the endoscope system including the signal processing device, the connected endoscope, and peripheral devices are set. A function setting unit, and the function setting unit automatically sets each of a plurality of functions to an appropriate setting state according to the type of endoscope in which connection is detected.

Description

  The present invention relates to an endoscope system that performs observation with settings according to the type of endoscope actually used.

In recent years, endoscopes have been widely used in the medical field and the like. In addition, endoscopes of different types are prepared according to the observation site, and it is easy to perform observation or examination, treatment using a treatment tool, etc. with an endoscope suitable for the observation site. doing.
Thus, when endoscopes of different types are connected to a common signal processing device or light source device, it is necessary to set an appropriate setting state according to the type of endoscope.
For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-123518 as a first conventional example, a control device in which a plurality of non-control devices such as a light source device are electrically connected via communication means It is disclosed to control. In addition, it is disclosed that the control device is also connected to a central operation panel, and displays operation switches, setting values, measurement values, and the like of non-control devices on a display unit of the central operation panel.
In Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-454 as a second conventional example, a peripheral device expansion control board is attached to an image processing apparatus to which an endoscope is connected, so Displaying information such as device names, function names, setting values, etc. Moreover, the content which enables control of a peripheral device based on the peripheral device control screen is disclosed.
Moreover, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-334163 as a third conventional example, when the type of an endoscope or the type of an image sensor is detected, and the number of pixels of the image sensor changes according to the detected type In addition, an image processing apparatus that displays an image obtained by performing predetermined image processing in an appropriate region is disclosed.

However, the first conventional example and the second conventional example automatically set the endoscope system in accordance with the type of endoscope connected to the signal processing device (in other words, the actually used endoscope). Does not disclose setting to an appropriate setting state. In addition, the third conventional example discloses that only some functions in the image processing apparatus are set in an appropriate setting state, and a plurality of functions in the endoscope system are automatically set in an appropriate setting state. It is not disclosed to set to.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is possible to automatically set a plurality of functions in an endoscope system to an appropriate setting state according to the type of endoscope actually used. An object is to provide an endoscope system.

  An endoscope system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of types of endoscopes and one endoscope in the plurality of types of endoscopes connected, and imaging mounted on the connected endoscopes An endoscope that detects a type of a signal processing device that performs image processing on an output signal of an element, one or more peripheral devices connected to the signal processing device, and the endoscope connected to the signal processing device A function setting unit that sets a plurality of functions in an endoscope system including a type detection unit, the signal processing device, an endoscope connected to the signal processing device, and the peripheral device, The function setting unit automatically sets each of the plurality of functions to an appropriate setting state according to the type of the endoscope detected by the endoscope type detection unit.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an endoscope system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of the video processor and the like in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a plurality of types of endoscopes used in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing selection functions that can be selectively set in the present embodiment in a table format. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a setting mode such as an endoscope type mode for setting a selection function in a table format. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a selection function is appropriately set according to a specific endoscope type and the like in a table format. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the contents of a function menu displaying functions that can be set in the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in a typical operation of the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a part of the example set in accordance with the user name in a table format in addition to the example set as shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a part of setting data stored in the nonvolatile memory of the endoscope in a table format. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing contents for appropriately setting the selection function according to the user name in addition to the endoscope type. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing processing in a case where a plurality of functions of the endoscope system are set to appropriate setting states with reference to data stored in the server. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a part of processing in a case where a plurality of functions of the endoscope system are set to appropriate setting states by inputting an observation site name or a department name. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing in the case where the setting data corresponding to the observation region and the like can be referred to together with the setting data corresponding to the detection result of the endoscope type and the setting state is set appropriately. FIG. 15 is a table showing a part of setting data for setting an appropriate setting state in accordance with the type of the video processor constituting the endoscope system and the type of the light source device as a peripheral device. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the setting contents of a monitor as a peripheral device. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing details of recommended setting items and setting items that cannot be set when changing setting items on the monitor. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which setting items that need to be set are picked up and displayed on a menu setting screen when a peripheral device is designated.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 1, an endoscope system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes endoscopes 2A, 2B,... (Only 2A and 2B are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) inserted into a patient's body. A light source device 3 that supplies illumination light to the connected endoscope 2I (I = A, B,...), And a signal processing device that performs signal processing on the image sensor mounted on the connected endoscope 2I. A video processor 4 to be formed, a monitor 5 as a display device for displaying a video signal (image signal) generated by the video processor 4, a keyboard 6 connected to the video processor 4 to form an input unit, and a recording device VTR 7, printer 8, and network device 9. In the present embodiment, the light source device 3, the monitor 5, the VTR 7, the printer 8, and the network device 9 form a plurality of peripheral devices connected to the video processor 4 forming the signal processing device.
The endoscope 2A includes an elongated insertion portion 11, an operation portion 12 provided at a proximal end (rear end) of the insertion portion 11, and a cable 13a extended from the operation portion 12. The connector 14a at the end is detachably connected to the light source device 3.

The signal connector 16a at the end of the signal cable 15a extending from the connector 14a is detachably connected to the video processor 4.
The endoscope 2B is a television constituted by an optical endoscope 10a constituted by a fiberscope and the like, and a television camera 10b detachably connected to the eyepiece portion 17 of the optical endoscope 10a. Endoscope with camera.
The optical endoscope 10a includes an insertion unit 11, an operation unit 12, an eyepiece unit 17, and a light guide cable 13b extending from the operation unit 12, and a light guide at an end of the light guide cable 13b. The connector 14b is detachably connected to the light source device 3. The signal connector 16b at the end of the signal cable 15b extending from the television camera 10b is detachably connected to the video processor 4.
1 and 2 show a state in which the endoscope 2A is connected to the light source device 3 and the video processor 4, but the endoscope 2B is connected to the light source device 3 and the video processor 4. You can also

As shown in FIG. 2, the light guide 21 is inserted into both the endoscopes 2 </ b> A and 2 </ b> B, and when the connector 14 a or the light guide connector 14 b is connected to the light source device 3, Illumination light is incident. The incident illumination light is emitted from an illumination window in which the distal end surface of the light guide 21 is disposed, and illuminates an observation site in the body into which the insertion unit 11 is inserted.
In the observation window adjacent to the illumination window, an objective lens (not shown) is arranged, and in the endoscope 2A, an image sensor 22a is arranged at the imaging position of the objective lens. On the other hand, in the endoscope 2B, the front end surface of the image guide 19 is disposed at the imaging position of the objective lens, and the optical image formed on the front end surface is transmitted to the rear end surface facing the rear eyepiece 17. Is done. The optical image transmitted to the rear end surface is imaged on the image sensor 22b in the television camera 10b through the eyepiece 17. In addition, the endoscope 2A is an endoscope identification including a video interface (abbreviated as video I / F) 23a, a nonvolatile memory 24a, and endoscope type information, which is configured by a buffer circuit or the like connected to the image sensor 22a. It has an endoscope ID storage unit 25a (shown simply as an endoscope ID in FIG. 2) that stores information (endoscope ID). Note that the type of endoscope has the same meaning as the type of endoscope.

The endoscope 2B includes, for example, an imaging element 22b and a video I / F 23b provided on the television camera 10b side, a nonvolatile memory 24b provided on the optical endoscope 10a side, and endoscope type information. And an endoscope ID storage unit 25b (simply indicated by endoscope ID in FIG. 2) that stores endoscope identification information (endoscope ID).
Further, the nonvolatile memory 24b and the endoscope ID storage unit 24b are connected to a signal line on the TV camera 10b side by a signal line, and by connecting the signal connector 16b at the end of the signal cable 15b to the video processor 4, The nonvolatile memory 24b and the endoscope ID storage unit 24b are connected to the memory I / F 41b of the video processor 4 and the endoscope type detection circuit 41c that detects the endoscope + type (similar to the case of the endoscope 2A). Each is connected. In the case where the television camera 10b mounted according to the type of the optical endoscope 10a is the endoscope 2B that is uniquely determined, it is indicated by a solid line provided on the optical endoscope 10a side in FIG. The endoscope ID storage unit 25b may be provided on the television camera 10b side as indicated by a dotted line. Further, as shown by a dotted line in FIG. 2, a nonvolatile memory 24b may be provided on the television camera 10b side.

Note that endoscope identification information (endoscope ID), which is endoscope type information, may be stored in a memory area in the nonvolatile memories 24a and 24b.
The endoscopes 2A, 2B,... Are, for example, GIF (upper gastrointestinal endoscope), CF (lower gastrointestinal endoscope), TJF (duodenal endoscope), BF (bronchial or respiratory) as shown in FIG. (Endoscope for genitals), ENT (endoscope for otolaryngology), CYF (endoscope for urology) and the like.
As shown in FIG. 2, the light source device 3 is divided into three observation modes: a wide-band observation mode (WLI mode), a narrow-band light observation mode (NBI mode) and a fluorescence observation mode (AFI mode) constituting the special light observation mode. In order to generate the corresponding illumination light, there are three light emitting diodes for wide-band observation (abbreviated as WLI-LED) 31a, narrow-band LED (NBI-LED) 31b, and fluorescent observation LED (AFI-LED) 31c. It has a light source, dichroic mirrors 32a and 32b, a condenser lens 33, and a light source control circuit 34 for controlling the light emission of the three LEDs. In FIG. 2, a configuration example using an LED as the light source device 3 is shown. For example, a xenon lamp is used, and a broadband observation filter arranged in the circumferential direction of a disc capable of rotating the light of the xenon lamp, The illumination light corresponding to the three observation modes may be generated by selectively passing the narrow band filter and the fluorescence observation filter.
The WLI-LED 31a generates, for example, white light covering a visible wavelength band, and the white light is almost transmitted through the dichroic mirror 32a and further transmitted through the dichroic mirror 32b and is condensed by the condenser lens 33 to be light. The light enters the guide 21 as illumination light for WLI.

The NBI-LED 31b generates, for example, one or two narrow-band lights in a blue wavelength band, and the narrow-band light is selectively reflected by the dichroic mirror 32a, and further selectively transmitted through the dichroic mirror 32b. The light is condensed by the optical lens 33 and enters the light guide 21 as NBI illumination light.
The AFI-LED 31c generates excitation light of a specific wavelength band, and the excitation light is selectively reflected by the dichroic mirror 32b, collected by the condenser lens 33, and is reflected on the light guide 21 as illumination light for AFI. Incident.
When the observation mode is selected from the keyboard 6 or the like, the selection signal is transmitted from the video processor 4 to the light source control circuit 34, and the light source control circuit 34 causes the LED corresponding to the selected observation mode to emit light. That is, the light source control circuit 34 has a function of the illumination light switching control unit 34a that causes the LED corresponding to the selected observation mode to emit light.
The light source control circuit 34 has a function of a light amount control unit 34b that controls the light emission amount of the LED. Further, the light amount control unit 34b performs light amount control by adjusting the light emission amount of the LED also by a dimming signal generated by a dimming circuit 42h described later.

FIG. 4 shows a plurality of selection functions that are selectively set (according to the endoscope type) in the endoscope system 1 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, the leftmost side shows each item of the selection function, and the right side shows the setting contents such as the level selectively set in each item by setting A, B, and C. The number of settings A, B, and C in FIG. 4 is simple, and the number that can be selectively set varies depending on the selection function item in FIG. 4. For example, the selection function in the brightness control item is ON. , OFF, or 24 from A1 to A8 / B1 to B8 / E1 to E8 in the structure enhancement item.
As described above, as an observation mode, for example, an arbitrary observation mode can be selected from three observation modes. As the observation mode, one of three can be set. For example, regarding noise reduction by the NR circuit 42a to be described later, one can be set from nine in OFF and levels 1 to 8.

As shown in FIG. 2, an image signal picked up by the image pickup device 22i (i = a, b,...) Passes through a video I / F 23i, a preamplifier in the interface circuit 41 of the video processor 4, and a correlated double sampling processing circuit (CDS). Input to a video I / F 41 a configured by a circuit) and converted to a video signal (image signal), and then input to the video processing circuit 42.
The video processing circuit 42, when displaying a noise reduction circuit (abbreviated as NR circuit) 42a for reducing noise in a video signal and a still image frozen by the freeze instruction, performs pre-freeze processing before the freeze instruction. A circuit 42b, a color management system processing circuit (CMS circuit or color correction circuit) 42c corresponding to the color mode or color processing mode, a zoom circuit 42d for performing zoom processing, a structure enhancement circuit 42e for performing structure enhancement, and a menu screen An on-screen display circuit (OSD circuit) 42f that performs a process for displaying the image, a synthesis circuit 42g that synthesizes the menu screen generated by the OSD circuit 42f with the structure-enhanced video (image), and a dimming signal Dimming circuit 42h, NR circuit 42a, pre-freeze circuit 42b ..., and a parameter control circuit 42i for controlling the parameters of the light control circuit 42h. The combining circuit 42g includes a mask circuit 42g1 that sets the size of an endoscopic image that is picked up by the image pickup device 22i and output to the monitor 5 through the video processing circuit 42.

For example, the NR circuit 42a uses the video signal of the previous frame (or field) and the video signal of the current frame (or field) to perform time averaging processing according to the set parameter value, Noise reduction (NR) processing is performed to reduce random noise.
As shown in FIG. 4, regarding the noise reduction by the NR circuit 42a, it is possible to set the operation of the NR circuit 42a to OFF and the processing parameters of the NR circuit 42a to any level from 1 to 8. . In the present embodiment, the larger the value of j at level j (j = 1 to 8), the greater the processing function of each circuit. For example, the parameter control circuit 42i turns off the noise reduction function of the NR circuit 42a by the NR circuit parameter P0, and sets the noise reduction levels 1 to 8 by the NR circuit parameters P1 to P8. The parameter control circuit 42i sets the following other circuits in the same manner.
Regarding the pre-freeze circuit 42b, as shown in FIG. 4, it is possible to set the pre-freeze function to OFF and set the pre-freeze function to an arbitrary level from 1 to 8.

As the color modes by the CMS circuit 42c, there are prepared three modes 1, 2, and 3 for performing color correction according to the type of observation site or endoscope. For example, when observing the upper gastrointestinal tract, a mode 1 for color correction to a red color is prepared in order to make the endoscopic image a little greenish. In addition, when observing the lower digestive tract, mode 3 is prepared in which the color of the endoscope image is corrected to green because the endoscopic image has a slightly red color. Mode 3 is prepared for observing the duodenum and the like.
As the magnification for enlarging the image by the electronic zoom processing by the zoom circuit 42d, 1.0 times (zoom processing OFF), 1.2 times, and 1.4 times can be selectively set.
Regarding the structure enhancement processing by the structure enhancement circuit 42e, the structure enhancement processing levels (intensities) are different levels in A / B / E as a setting according to the observation mode, the type of the endoscope 2I, and the like. -8 (that is, A1 to A8 / B1 to B8 / E1 to E8) can be selectively set.

Further, the mask circuit 42g1 of the synthesis circuit 42g can selectively set one of small, medium (normal), and large mask size of the endoscopic image output to the monitor 5.
The dimming circuit 42h generates a dimming signal to set the brightness of the endoscopic image to an appropriate level. When generating the dimming circuit 42h, the dimming circuit 42h generates a dimming signal of levels 1 to 8, The light is output to the light source control circuit 34 of the light source device 3.
The dimming circuit 42h has a photometry circuit 42h1 for detecting the brightness of the endoscopic image. The photometry circuit 42h1 includes Peak (peak photometry), Ave (average photometry), Auto (as shown in FIG. 4). Brightness can be detected by three metering methods (automatic metering), and one metering method can be selected from the three metering methods. Peak metering detects brightness with the peak value of the video signal, average metering detects brightness with the average value, and automatic metering is an intermediate metering method that combines the two.
Further, in the present embodiment, for example, a luminance control circuit 42a1 that performs luminance control so as to display an endoscopic image with a wide dynamic range in the GIF mode is provided. The luminance control circuit 42a1 may be provided in the NR circuit 42a as shown in FIG. 2, for example, or may be provided in the video processing circuit 42 outside the NR circuit 42a.

As shown in FIG. 4, the brightness control processing by the brightness control circuit 42a1 enables selection of a setting in which the brightness control is turned off and a setting in which the brightness control is turned on.
Although the video-related function (or video-related item) that can be selectively set has been described with reference to FIG. 4, a lighting-related function (lighting-related item) is also prepared.
In response to the dimming signal from the dimming circuit 42h, the light source control circuit 34 variably controls the amount of light emitted by the LED in the operating observation mode from −8 to +8 by driving power for driving the LED. The standard light amount is when the light amount is zero.
The dimming and photometry described in the video-related function are also related to lighting, and may be changed to be included in the lighting-related function. The observation mode is also closely related to the illumination-related function by the light source device 3.
Further, there are a server cooperation function and a peripheral device control function as peripheral device related functions (peripheral device related items). When the server cooperation function is turned on, the endoscope system 1 operates in a state in which data in the server 9a constituting the network device 9 can be referred to or written, and when the server cooperation function is turned off, the server 9a Works independently.

Similarly, when the peripheral device control is turned on, the endoscope system 1 controls the operation of the peripheral device while monitoring the state of the peripheral device connected to the video processor 4. Operates independently of state. Note that ON / OFF of peripheral device control in FIG. 4 is the VTR 7 and the printer 8 as some peripheral devices connected via the peripheral device control circuit 46. The network device 9 is connected to the video processor 4 via the peripheral device control circuit 46, but is controlled by a server cooperation selection function. The monitor 5 always operates with the video processor 4, and the light source device 3 always operates in cooperation with the video processor 4.
As shown in FIG. 2, the video processor 4 detects the endoscope type by reading the memory contents of the nonvolatile memory 24i (in the interface circuit 41) and the endoscope ID (interface). A central processing unit (abbreviated as CPU) 43 connected to the endoscope type detection circuit 41 c (in the circuit 41), a front panel 44 that forms an input unit in the user interface together with the keyboard 6, and the keyboard 6 and the front panel 44. A user I / F control circuit 45 for controlling the user interface, a peripheral device control circuit 46 for controlling the monitor 5, VTR 7, printer 8 and network device 9 constituting the peripheral device, and a memory 47 for storing various setting contents. And have.

In the endoscope ID, for example, information on the lower bit side for specifying individual endoscopes is further added to information on the upper bit side representing the endoscope type, and the endoscope type detection circuit 41c includes: The endoscope type is detected from information of a predetermined number of bits on the higher-order bit side representing the endoscope type. Note that when data is input from the keyboard 6 or the like forming the input unit, the CPU 43 acquires the data input via the user I / F control circuit 45, and when the display is necessary, the OSD circuit 42f. A display character or the like is generated via, and displayed on the monitor 5.
The CPU 43 controls the operation of each part of the video processor 4 and controls the entire endoscope system 1. For this reason, the CPU 43 is connected to the parameter control circuit 42i so as to be able to transmit and receive data such as parameters, and controls the operation of each circuit of the video processing circuit 42 via the parameter control circuit 42i.
The CPU 43 is connected so as to be able to transmit and receive data to and from the user I / F control circuit 45, and when the user inputs data such as instructions from the keyboard 6 or the front panel 44 forming the input unit. The CPU 43 performs a control operation corresponding to the content of data input by the user via the user I / F control circuit 45.

Further, the CPU 43 is connected to the peripheral device control circuit 46 so as to be able to transmit and receive data. The CPU 43 grasps the state of the peripheral device connected to the peripheral device control circuit 46, and the peripheral device via the peripheral device control circuit 46. Control the operation of the equipment. Further, when the peripheral device is the network device 9, the CPU 43 accesses the server 9a of the network device 9 to refer to the stored data stored in the server 9a or based on an instruction from the user. Data can be written and added to the accumulated data in 9a. The parameter control circuit 42 i is connected to the user I / F control circuit 45 and the peripheral device control circuit 46, and its operation is controlled under the control of the CPU 43.
Note that the light source device 3 as a peripheral device often operates more closely in cooperation with the bidet processor 4 than other peripheral devices. Therefore, the CPU 43 in the bide processor 4 has a light source control circuit in the light source device 3. 34 and the peripheral device control circuit 46 without being electrically connected.
The CPU 43 has a function setting unit (or function setting circuit or function setting device) 43 a that sets a plurality of selection functions (also simply referred to as functions) that can be selectively set in the endoscope system 1.

Further, the function setting unit 43a of the CPU 43 detects the endoscope type detection circuit 41c that has detected the endoscope 2I connected to the video processor 4 from the endoscope ID provided in the endoscope 2I. Automatic setting for automatically setting each item in the plurality of selection functions shown in FIG. 4 to the optimum or appropriate setting state for the type of the connected endoscope 2I according to the information of the type of the endoscope 2I It has the function of the part 43b.
For this reason, the non-volatile memory 47 in which data can be written and read by the CPU 43 can be selectively set in each selection function of the plurality of selection functions shown in FIG. 4 according to the type of the endoscope 2I. Function setting data is stored as association data to be associated with each other so that one of the setting items is appropriately set. That is, the memory 47 includes a function setting data storage unit 47a that stores function setting data (also simply referred to as setting data) corresponding to the type of the endoscope 2I. A function for setting each selection function corresponding to the type of the endoscope 2I is also referred to as an (endoscope) type mode.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the (endoscope) type mode, the endoscopy can be easily performed (by automatically setting a plurality of selection functions in the endoscope system 1 to appropriate setting states). A setting mode is set up so that it can be performed.
The supplementary explanation is as follows.
In the present embodiment, as described above, each function in a plurality of (selection) functions in the endoscope system 1 according to the type of the endoscope 2I that is actually connected to (or used by) the video processor 4 However, there is a (selection) function for smoothly performing an endoscopic examination without necessarily depending on the type of the endoscope 2I. For this reason, according to the type of the endoscope 2I, the present embodiment has a (endoscope) type mode for appropriately setting each function in a plurality of (selection) functions in the endoscope system 1. A plurality of setting modes such as blood vessel detection other than the type mode are prepared.
FIG. 5 shows a setting mode that can be selectively set in the endoscope system 1 of the present embodiment, and an outline of the setting mode. As the setting mode, in addition to the (endoscope) type mode described above, blood vessel detection, GI (surgical endoscope) / SP (digestive endoscope) cooperation, wide area, release, screening, esophageal mode Can be selected. Selection of blood vessel detection or the like can be performed from the keyboard 6 or the front panel 44 forming the input unit.

The blood vessel detection is a mode for detecting a blood vessel, and is used for increasing the contrast of the blood vessel and displaying the blood vessel more easily. Further, GI (surgical endoscope) / SP (digestive endoscopy) cooperation is used when GI (surgical endoscope) and SP (digestive endoscopy) are used simultaneously. The wide area is used when it is desired to display an endoscopic image displayed on the screen of the monitor 5 in a large size. This is effective when you want to see a wide screen area. The release is used when saving still images. Use when you want to save an image with less blur.
Screening is used when you want to perform endoscopy in a short time. The esophagus (setting mode) is used when the esophagus is mainly to be observed.
In addition to the function setting data associated with the above-described endoscope type, the memory 47 (the function setting data storage unit 47a) includes blood vessel detection, GI (surgical endoscope) / SP (digestive organ internals). The second function setting data corresponding to each mode of the endoscope) cooperation, wide area, release, screening, and esophagus is also stored. Note that the second function setting data may be stored in a memory area in the memory 47 outside the function setting data storage unit 47 a or in a storage device such as a memory separate from the memory 47.
Then, for example, the automatic setting unit 43b of the CPU 43 automatically sets a plurality of selection functions of the endoscope system 1 to a setting state appropriate for the detected endoscope type based on the detection result of the endoscope type. In addition to setting to vascular detection, GI (surgical endoscope) / SP (digestive endoscope) cooperation, wide area, release, screening, esophageal mode selection, endoscope system 1 The multiple selection functions are automatically set to an appropriate setting state.

In the present embodiment, as described above, in order to appropriately set the selection function of the endoscope system 1 with respect to the setting mode in FIG. Corresponding to the information, function setting data and second function setting data as association data for appropriately setting a plurality of selection functions in the endoscope system 1 are stored in advance.
FIG. 6 shows a part of the function setting data stored in advance in the function setting data storage unit 47a. The function setting data storage unit 47a corresponds to GIF, TJF,... Representing the type of the endoscope 2I as shown in FIG. 6 (described as GIF mode, TJF mode,... In FIG. 5) in FIG. Table data for each of the selection function items such as the observation mode and noise reduction shown is stored.
For example, the observation mode corresponding to the GIF endoscope type is WLI, the noise reduction is level 2, the pre-freeze is level 6, the color mode is mode a,. Stores function setting data for setting ON and peripheral device control to ON.

When the endoscope 2I is TJF, the observation mode is WLI, the noise reduction is level 2, the pre-freeze is level 6, the color mode is mode 3,. +2, function setting data for setting server cooperation ON and peripheral device control ON is stored.
Therefore, when the type of the endoscope 2I to which the endoscope type detection circuit 41c is connected to the video processor 4 is, for example, GIF, the automatic setting unit 43b of the CPU 43 is stored in the function setting data storage unit 47a. Function setting data corresponding to the GIF endoscope type (specifically, observation mode is WLI, noise reduction is level 2, pre-freeze is level 6, color mode is mode 1) ,..., The light quantity is 0, the server linkage is ON, and the peripheral device control is ON), and the state of the plurality of selection functions of the endoscope system 1 is automatically acquired to the acquired function setting data state. Set.
As specifically shown in FIG. 6, the automatic setting unit 43 b of the CPU 43 performs noise reduction or the like in the video processor 4 as a signal processing device constituting the endoscope system 1 according to the detection result of the endoscope type. A plurality of functions and, for example, the light amount in the light source device 3 forming the peripheral device are automatically set to appropriate setting states, respectively.
As described above, a plurality of selection functions of the endoscope system 1 can be automatically set to an appropriate setting state in accordance with the detected type of the endoscope 2I. Each of the selection functions is manually selected, and it is possible to improve the operability by eliminating the labor and time for setting the selected selection functions to appropriate setting states.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in addition to the function (endoscope) type mode for setting the selection function of the endoscope system 1 according to the type of the endoscope 2I. A function for automatically and appropriately setting the selection function corresponding to another setting mode is provided. FIG. 6 shows a specific example of the function setting data when the blood vessel detection mode is selected, for example. For example, the memory 47 stores blood vessel detection function setting data for setting a plurality of functions so that blood vessel detection can be performed appropriately, and when a blood vessel detection mode is selected from the input unit, A plurality of functions are automatically set as in the blood vessel detection function setting data. In this case, the type of the endoscope 2I is not set (that is, the blood vessel detection mode does not depend on the type of the endoscope 2I). Similarly, the release and screening do not depend on the type of the endoscope 2I.
In the present embodiment, the specific function key 6a and the specific function button 44a are set in advance on the keyboard 6 and the front panel 44, respectively, and the internal function is displayed by operating the specific function key 6a or the specific function button 44a. The setting contents (lists) of a plurality of selection functions currently set in the mirror system 1 can be collectively displayed on the monitor 5. The monitor 5 forms a display unit that displays a list of setting contents of a plurality of functions set by the function setting unit 43a.

For example, when the specific function key 6 a or the specific function button 44 a is operated while the endoscope system 1 is being used in the state where the endoscope type is GIF, the CPU 43 is specified via the user I / F control circuit 45. The operation of the function key 6a or the specific function button 44a is identified, and control is performed so that the setting function selection function corresponding to the GIF mode shown in FIG.
Further, the function setting contents of FIG. 5 can be changed from the keyboard 6 and the front panel 44 according to the user's preference and the like. The function setting data shown in FIG. 5 is generally close to the optimum type of endoscope, but may not correspond to individual users' preferences, so that the function setting contents can be changed. Yes. In other words, the keyboard 6 and the front panel 44 that form the input unit have a function setting change unit function that can change the contents of the function setting set by the automatic setting unit 43b or the function setting unit 43a.
Even when the user changes the function setting contents, the setting contents of the selected function can be performed in a state of being collectively displayed on the monitor 5 by operating the specific function key 6a or the specific function button 44a. The user can easily set the desired setting state.

In this embodiment, by operating the function menu button or function menu key set on the keyboard 6 and the front panel 44, a function menu as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the monitor 5, and the user is displayed. It is possible to make settings such as changing various functions including the selection function from the function menu or adding another selection function.
In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, the video-related function, the illumination-related function, the peripheral device-related function, and the observation mode function are those described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. In FIG. 7, an observation site (or medical department) related function is added.
As described above, depending on the type of endoscope, a plurality of types of selection functions can be automatically set to function setting contents suitable for the type. Alternatively, it is possible to set the function setting contents suitable for the medical department) or to change the set function setting contents.

In addition, in the observation site (or clinical department) -related functions, otolaryngology, urology, upper gastrointestinal tract, lower gastrointestinal tract, and bronchi other than the bile and pancreatic duct are ENT, CYF, GIF, CF corresponding to the endoscope type , BF almost corresponds to the case. In other words, a user such as an operator can confirm or change the setting contents in the endoscope type mode, and can also confirm or change similar setting contents from the observation site related function. .
In the present embodiment, the memory I / F circuit 41b in the video processor 4 is a data read / write circuit 41ba having a function of reading data from the nonvolatile memory 24i of the endoscope 2I and a function of writing data. Have As will be described later, setting data for setting a plurality of functions in the endoscope system 1 to appropriate setting states in the endoscope 2I is stored in the nonvolatile memory 24i of the endoscope 2I. It can be stored.

The endoscope system 1 according to this embodiment includes a plurality of types of endoscopes 2I and one endoscope in the plurality of types of endoscopes 2I connected to each other and mounted on the connected endoscopes. A video processor 4 that forms a signal processing device that performs video processing on an output signal of the image sensor 22i, a light source device 3, a monitor 5, a VTR 7, and a printer 8 that form one or more peripheral devices connected to the signal processing device. The network device 9 and an endoscope type detection circuit 41c that forms an endoscope type detection unit that detects the type of the endoscope 2I when the endoscope 2I is connected to the signal processing device. A function setting unit 43a for setting a plurality of functions in the endoscope system 1 including the signal processing device, an endoscope 2I connected to the signal processing device, and the peripheral device. The setting unit 43a Automatically and performs setting to the appropriate settings respectively for the plurality of functions according to the type of the endoscope 2I whose serial endoscope type detection unit has detected.
Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, a user such as a surgeon connects an endoscope 2I such as an endoscope 2A of a type corresponding to an observation site to a video processor 4, and a light source device 3, a monitor 5, The VTR 7 or the like is connected to the video processor 4 to set the endoscope system 1 to the operating state.
When the endoscope 2I is connected to the video processor 4 in the first step S1, the endoscope type detection circuit 41c detects the type of the connected endoscope 2I, and uses the detected type data as a function of the CPU 43. This is sent to the setting unit 43a.
In step S <b> 2, the CPU 43 (function setting unit 43 a) reads setting data of a plurality of selection functions in the endoscope system 1 corresponding to the type of data from the memory 47 using the detected type of data. For example, when the type data is GIF, the function setting unit 43a sets the setting data such as the setting value of the selection function of the GIF (mode) column shown in FIG. 6 (observation mode is WLI, noise reduction is level 2). ,..., Peripheral device control is ON). Further, as shown in step S3a, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) determines whether or not to display a list of setting data such as the set value of the read selection function on the monitor 5.

In step S3a after the process of step S2, the CPU 43 (function setting unit 43a) performs an input operation for displaying a list of setting data assigned by the specific function key 6a or the specific function button 44a. After controlling to display the list of setting data on the monitor 5 as shown in step S3b, the process proceeds to step 4. On the other hand, when the surgeon does not perform an input operation from the specific function key 6a or the like, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) does not perform the process shown in step S3b, and moves to the process in step S4. In the present embodiment, it is possible to select whether to display a list of setting data or not.
In step S4, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) performs a display requesting the surgeon to determine whether the setting data is OK without changing the setting data.
When operating the selection function of the endoscope system 1 with the contents of the list of setting data displayed on the monitor 5, the surgeon inputs OK with the keyboard 6 or the like with settings that are not changed. Then, as shown in step S5, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) causes the parameter control circuit 42i, the light source to operate the selection function of the endoscope system 1 with the contents of the list of setting data displayed on the monitor 5. The video processing circuit 42, the light source device 3, and the peripheral device selection function are controlled via the control circuit 34 and the peripheral device control circuit 46, respectively. That is, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) automatically sets the plurality of selection functions of the endoscope system 1 to the operation state of appropriate setting data corresponding to the detected type of data.

Then, according to the type of the endoscope 2I connected to the video processor 4, a plurality of selection functions in the endoscope system 1 are automatically set to appropriate setting values, etc., so that endoscopy can be easily performed. Put it in a state.
Further, as shown in step S6, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) determines whether or not an input operation for specifying a setting mode such as blood vessel detection other than the (endoscope) type mode has been performed from the keyboard 6 or the front panel 44. Determine whether.
When the setting mode is designated, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) sets the corresponding setting state as shown in step S7. For example, when the type of the endoscope 2I is GIF, the setting state of the setting data corresponding to the GIF mode in FIG. 6 is automatically set in step S5, but the setting mode of the blood vessel detection is specified in step S6. Then, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) automatically sets (changes) the setting data in the setting state corresponding to the blood vessel detection mode of FIG.
In this way, the endoscopic examination can be performed easily and smoothly. After step S7, as shown in step S8, the operator performs an endoscopy. If the setting mode other than the type mode is not specified in step S6, the process of step S8 is performed without performing the process of step S7.

On the other hand, if the surgeon wants to change (typically) appropriate setting data from setting data that is appropriate setting to appropriate setting data corresponding to the preference of the surgeon, etc., the setting data is not changed in step S4. In response to the determination of whether the setting is OK, NO (or change) is input from the keyboard 6 or the like.
Then, as shown in step S <b> 9, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43 a) performs control so as to perform a display that prompts the user to specify the item of the selected function desired to be changed. Then, the surgeon operates, for example, a movement key of the keyboard 6 and designates an item of a selection function desired to be changed.
Then, as shown in step S10, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) displays a list of setting contents that can be changed, such as setting values that can be selected, in the item, and the operator sets the desired setting from the list. A value or the like is designated, and the confirmation key on the keyboard 6 or the like is operated to confirm.
As shown in the next step S11, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) controls to accept a change of one item by operating the confirmation key or the like and to display whether or not to change further. If the surgeon wishes to make further changes, the operator performs an operation for changing the settings from the keyboard 6 or the like. In this case, returning to the process of step S9, the surgeon can change the setting value of the item of the selection function desired to be further changed.

In this manner, one or more items of the selection function desired to be changed by the operator can be changed for all selection functions of the endoscope system 1, and for all items to be changed. When the change is made, an operation to the effect that the change is not made is performed from the keyboard 6 or the like for the determination of whether or not to change in step S11.
Then, as shown in step S12, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) sets each selection function of the endoscope system 1 in accordance with the list of changed selection function setting data, as in step S5. Do.
Further, as shown in step S13, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) determines whether or not to save the changed selection function setting data as user setting data for use by the surgeon. Control the display to be performed.
If the operator wishes to use the changed setting data for endoscopy in the future, the operator performs an operation for saving from the keyboard 6 or the like. Then, as shown in step S <b> 14, the CPU 43 (its function setting unit 43 a) stores (stores) it in the memory 47 as setting data with the surgeon's user name added.
In this case, the setting data (association data) corresponding to the user name as shown in FIG. 9 is additionally stored in the memory 47 as the setting data (association data) shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 shows a part of setting data (association data) corresponding to the case where the user name of the surgeon is user A. In FIG. 9, the operator uses, for example, the type of the endoscope 2I that is GIF, for example, setting data (corresponding to level 2 is changed to level 3) only as a selection function (level 2 is changed to level 3). Data) is added and saved (stored). In FIG. 9, setting data (corresponding data) without designation of a user name (indicated by −) is setting data used in common for all users, and is the same as FIG.
In step S15 after the processing of step S14, the CPU 43 (function setting unit 43a) uses the user name in addition to the type of the endoscope 2I for setting the selection function of the endoscope system 1. . After step S15, the process proceeds to step S6. In addition, when the selection is made not to save the changed setting data in step S13, the process proceeds to step S6.

During the endoscopic examination process in step S8 described above, as shown in step S16, the CPU 43 determines whether or not the examination end operation has been performed from the keyboard 6 or the like. Continues the endoscopic examination in step S8, and when the examination end operation is performed, the process of FIG. 8 is terminated.
As described above, when the setting data corresponding to the user name is stored, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) refers to the setting data corresponding to the user name in addition to the type of the endoscope 2I. The selection function of the mirror system 1 is set.
In FIG. 8, the example in which the setting data corresponding to the user name is stored in the memory 47 has been described. However, the setting data corresponding to the user name is stored in the nonvolatile memory 24i (i = a, b, ..., Or setting data corresponding to the user name may be stored in both memories 47 and 24i. Further, setting data in which no user name is set may be stored in the nonvolatile memory 24i so that all users can use it.

When setting data corresponding to a user name or the like is stored in the nonvolatile memory 24i of the endoscope 2I, a video processor (referred to as 4B) having a function different from the function of the video processor 4 in FIG. 2 is used. Even when the endoscope system 1 is formed, setting data for a plurality of types of video processors having different functions may be stored so that they can be appropriately set similarly. In the following description, the type of the video processor 4 in FIG.
FIG. 10 shows a part of the setting data when the setting data is stored in the data storage unit of the nonvolatile memory 24i of the GIF endoscope, for example. In FIG. 2, data storage portions formed by memory areas for storing setting data as shown in FIG. 10 in the nonvolatile memories 24a and 24b are indicated by 24aa and 24ba, respectively.
In the example shown in FIG. 10, common setting data in which no user name is set is stored together with setting data in which two user names are appropriately set corresponding to the users A and B, respectively. In addition, the data storage unit of the nonvolatile memory 24i stores setting data corresponding to the types D and E (for the video processor type) of the video processor 4 forming the signal processing device in correspondence with the types D and E. Yes. In FIG. 10, the video processor is simply represented by VP.

  For example, when the type of the video processor 4 shown in FIG. 2 is D as described above, the nonvolatile memory 24i of the endoscope of the GIF type corresponds to the type D of the video processor 4 as shown in FIG. Stored setting data. Also, in the video processor 4B of the type E different from the type D of the video processor 4 shown in FIG. 2, it is associated with the data of the type E of the video processor 4B so that the appropriate setting data can be automatically set and used. Stores setting data. In addition, since the type E of the video processor 4B in FIG. 10 is a type that does not have a pre-freeze function, for example, there is no setting data for setting the pre-freeze function (-indicates that there is no setting data).

On the other hand, the memory 47 of the type D video processor 4 stores (stores) setting data except for the setting data in the case of the type E different from the type D in FIG. 10 and also stores the endoscope 2I other than the GIF. Regarding the type, setting data similar to that in FIG. 10 is stored.
When the setting data set as shown in FIG. 10 is used, the endoscope system 1 performs processing slightly different from the processing shown in FIG. FIG. 11 shows a part of the processing when the setting data as shown in FIG. 10 is used.

In the first step S21, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) controls to perform a display prompting the operator to input the user name, and acquires user name data input from the keyboard 6 or the like.
In the next step S22, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) acquires the type data of the endoscope 2I connected to the video processor 4 detected by the endoscope type detection circuit 41c, and further in step S23. It is determined whether there is user name setting data acquired in step S21.
In the case of the data of FIG. 10, setting data associated with the user A is stored in the memory 47 in the memory 47. In step S24, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) reads the setting data when the user name in FIG. 10 is the user A and the type D of the video processor 4 from the memory 47, and displays the list on the monitor 5. To control.

That is, if it is determined in step S23 that the user name acquired in step S21 is present, in step S24, the CPU 43 (function setting unit 43a thereof) sets setting data corresponding to the video processor type D in the user name. Control is performed so that a list of setting data read from the memory 47 is displayed on the monitor 5. After the process in step S24, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 8, and the processes after step S4 in FIG. 8 are performed.
If there is no setting data stored together with the user name acquired in step S21 in step S23, common setting data in which no user name is specified is read as shown in step S25 (substantially). Is substantially the same as step S3 in FIG.8, but can also be applied to a type E different from the type D of the video processor 4 in FIG. Then, the list of setting data is displayed on the monitor 5, and after the processing in step S25, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In the processing of steps S23 to S25 in FIG. 11, when there is setting data associated with the user name, the setting data associated with the user name is prioritized over the setting data not including the user name. It shows that it is used for setting a plurality of functions of the system 1.

In the process of FIG. 8 described above, when the operator intends to change the setting data with respect to the display of the setting data list in step S4, the selection function to be changed from the displayed list of selection functions. For example, the server 9a of the network device 9 is accessed to obtain recommended setting data recommended in the function setting stored in the server 9a, and the setting data May be changed with the recommended setting data.
FIG. 12 shows a part of the processing in this case.
When the selection to be changed in step S4 in FIG. 8 (NO input for no change) is made, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) of the network device 9 as shown in step S31 in FIG. Control is performed so as to display whether or not to refer to (or obtain) recommended recommended setting data stored in 9a.
When the surgeon intends to refer to the recommended setting data, the operator inputs (selects) the reference setting data from the keyboard 6 or the like. In this case, as shown in step S32, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) controls the monitor 5 to display the recommended setting data, for example, next to the setting data list in step S3.

Then, as shown in step S33, the surgeon refers to the recommended setting data, changes the setting data, confirms the change contents, and then proceeds to the process of step S12 in FIG.
On the other hand, when not referring to the recommended setting data, the surgeon inputs (selects) that the reference setting data is not referred to from the keyboard 6 or the like. In this case, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. When the process of FIG. 12 is included in the process of FIG. 8, the selection function of the endoscope system 1 can be set to the setting data reflecting the recommended setting data stored in the server 9a.
In the above description, when the endoscope 2I is connected to the video processor 4, it has been described that the type of the connected endoscope 2I can be detected. There may be a case where an endoscope adopting a type detection method and a connector shape that cannot be detected by the detection circuit 41c is connected.
In such a case, as shown in FIG. 13, a plurality of selection functions of the endoscope system 1 may be set to an appropriate setting state.

As shown in step S <b> 41, the operator inputs the name of the observation site or department of the endoscope connected to the video processor 4 from the keyboard 6 or the front panel 44 constituting the input unit. The memory 47 stores setting data recommended for the observation site or clinical department of the input name.
Then, as shown in step S <b> 42, the CPU 43 (function setting unit 43 a) reads recommended setting data from the memory 47. After step S42, the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG. In this way, the selection function of the endoscope system 1 is set to an appropriate setting state.
The process shown in FIG. 13 is an alternative process to the type detection of the endoscope 2I in FIG. 8, but the processes of steps S41 and S42 may be included in the process of FIG. . For example, when the processing of FIG. 8 is started, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) receives the detection result of the type of the endoscope 2I from the endoscope type detection circuit 41c and the detection result of the type within a predetermined time. Monitor whether or not.

  If the type detection result is input within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S2. If the type detection result is not input within the predetermined time, the CPU 43 (function setting unit 43a) May be displayed, and after the processing in steps S41 and S42 in FIG. 13 is performed, the processing may proceed to step S3 in FIG.

Further, a process as shown in FIG. 14 may be performed without using an alternative process. FIG. 14 is a process in which only a part of FIG. 8 is changed. After performing the processes in steps S1 to S3 in FIG. 8, the CPU 43 (function setting unit 43a) observes the operator in step S51. Control is performed so as to display whether or not to refer to the setting data by the region or the department.
The surgeon selects to refer to the setting data by the observation site or the medical department, and selects not to refer when the user does not wish to refer to the setting data. If selection that is not referred to is performed, the process proceeds to step S4. In this selection, the process is the same as that in FIG.

On the other hand, when the selection to be referred to is performed, in step S52, the CPU 43 (the function setting unit 43a) performs control so that the operator is prompted to input the name of the observation site or department, The surgeon inputs the name of the observation site or department.
When the name of the observation site or the department is input, the CPU 43 (function setting unit 43a) reads out the setting data corresponding to the name in step S53, and further, in step S54, the setting data read out in step S53 is read out. The list is displayed, for example, adjacent to the list in step S3.
In step S55, the CPU 43 (function setting unit 43a) gives priority to the latter (S53) setting data in the setting data list in step S3 and the setting data list in step S53 (for the following reason), After selecting one setting data (list) according to the selection instruction by the surgeon, the process proceeds to step S4.

The setting data based on the detection result of the type of endoscope 2I and the setting data based on the name of the observation site or department are often almost the same, but the name of the observation site is more limited. You may get.
For example, when the type of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is detected, the esophagus and stomach are subject to observation (inspection), but when the name of the esophagus is specified as the observation site, it is suitable only for esophageal examination. It is preferable to adopt setting data.
In such a case, the setting data based on the name of the observation site is prioritized over the setting data based on the detection result of the type of the endoscope 2I (for use in setting the selection function of the endoscope system 1). ) It may be adopted as setting data. In the case of the name of the department, it is almost the same as the setting data based on the detection result of the type of the endoscope 2I. For this reason, FIG. 14 shows a process for treating the name of the medical department in the same way as the name of the observation site, but priority may be given only to the case of the name of the observation site.

Note that although the processing content of FIG. 8 has been described as an operation when performing an endoscopic examination using the endoscope system 1, processing in which steps S8 and S16 in FIG. 8 are excluded may be performed. In other words, steps S1 to S7 and S9 to S15 in FIG. 8 are performed as preprocessing for performing endoscopy, setting data update processing, or processing for registering new setting data. May be.
According to the present embodiment that operates as described above, it is possible to automatically set a plurality of functions of the endoscope system 1 to an appropriate setting state in accordance with the type of endoscope that is actually used.
Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to automatically set a plurality of functions of the endoscope system 1 to an appropriate setting state in correspondence with the endoscope type mode depending on the endoscope type. In addition, it is possible to automatically set a plurality of functions of the endoscope system 1 to an appropriate setting state in correspondence with a setting mode such as blood vessel detection that does not depend on the type of endoscope.
Moreover, according to this embodiment, with respect to a common user without reflecting a user preference, the preference of each user is set together with setting data for setting a plurality of functions of the endoscope system 1 to an appropriate setting state. Reflecting it, it is possible to store setting data for setting a plurality of functions of the endoscope system 1 to an appropriate setting state, and it is possible to use it preferentially after storing.
Moreover, according to this embodiment, the recommended data accumulated in the server 9a can be acquired and used as setting data for setting a plurality of functions of the endoscope system 1 to an appropriate setting state.

In the present embodiment, setting data described below may be stored or registered so that the stored setting data can be used.
In FIG. 10, the setting data for setting an appropriate setting state in each of a plurality of types of video processors 4 and 4B used by connecting the endoscope 2I is stored in the nonvolatile memory 24i of the endoscope 2I. However, as described in FIG. 15, it is possible to store setting data when a light source device of a different type is used as shown in FIG.
FIG. 15 shows a part of setting data corresponding to the light source devices 3 and 3B of the types G and H in FIG. In FIG. 15, in the case of the same user A, even if the video processor type D is the same, the light amount setting value is different from 0 and +1 because the light source device type is different from G and H. . When the setting data shown in FIG. 15 is used, even when the type of the endoscope 2I, the type of the video processor as the signal processing device, and the type of the light source device are different, each is automatically set to an appropriate setting state. This makes it possible to perform endoscopy smoothly.

In FIG. 15, a part of the setting data when the type of the endoscope 2I is GIF is shown. Of course, the endoscope is also included in the nonvolatile memory of another type of endoscope. Corresponding to the type, setting data for appropriately setting a plurality of functions in the endoscope system 1 is stored. The video processors 4 and 4B also store setting data corresponding to the types of the light sources 3 and 3B used by being connected to the video processor together with the types of the endoscope 2I connected and used. Anyway.
In the above-described embodiment, the setting state of the plurality of peripheral devices connected to the video processor 4 is not illustrated, but the plurality of peripheral devices are operated by operating the specific function key 6a or the specific function button 44a described above. The setting state may be illustrated.
Further, only the setting contents of a plurality of peripheral devices may be displayed in a lump in response to a case where the number of selection functions in the video processor 4 as the signal processing device is large. For this purpose, as shown in FIG. 16, the setting contents of a plurality of peripheral devices connected to the video processor 4 are displayed as shown in FIG. The control circuit 46 controls the peripheral device type and setting items acquired from the peripheral device by communication and the like, and sets the appropriate setting state according to the type of the endoscope 2I connected to the video processor 4. May be.

16 shows the monitor, the VTR 7, the printer 8, and the network device 9 as peripheral devices connected to the peripheral device control circuit 46. However, as the peripheral devices not connected to the peripheral device control circuit 46, FIG. The light source device 3 and the keyboard 6 forming the input unit may be included in the peripheral device for display.
Also, as shown in FIG. 17, it is not possible to set the recommended setting items in the settable items (cannot be set) for the peripheral device (monitor in FIG. 17) whose settings are to be changed in a plurality of connected peripheral devices. You may make it clearly indicate the item.
When a plurality of peripheral devices connected to the video processor 4 have a peripheral device (peripheral device F) that needs to be adjusted (set) by setting values or parameters from the video processor 4, an input unit By inputting information on the type of the peripheral device F to the video processor 4 from the keyboard 6 or the like forming a menu, menu items that need to be set according to the information on the type of the peripheral device F are automatically displayed in a wizard format. The menu setting unit may be included in the video processor 4 (for example, the peripheral device control circuit 46).

For example, by specifying the peripheral device F, the menu setting unit automatically picks up the setting items F1, F2,... That need to be set in the peripheral device F as shown in FIG. Display on the setting screen. Accordingly, the user can easily set necessary setting values and the like for the peripheral device F in accordance with the display content of the menu setting screen.
Note that embodiments formed by partially combining a part of the above-described embodiments and the like also belong to the present invention. In addition, the following notes are included.
Appendix 1: When the endoscope or the peripheral device is connected, the display unit automatically displays a menu for each set item according to the type of the endoscope or the type of the peripheral device. The endoscope system according to claim 1, wherein the endoscope system is displayed in a wizard format.

Appendix 2: The plurality of functions in the endoscope system 1 includes a plurality of functions of the signal processing device and one or more functions of the peripheral device. Endoscope system.

  This application is filed on the basis of the priority claim of Japanese Patent Application No. 2014-230812 filed in Japan on November 13, 2014, and the above-mentioned disclosure content includes the present specification, claims, It shall be cited in the drawing.

The endoscope system according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to one of the endoscope in the endoscope of multiple types, performs image processing on an output signal of the mounted imaging element to the connected endoscope an endoscope type detection unit for detecting a signal processing apparatus, a type of the endoscope connected to the pre-SL signal processor, and the signal processing device, an endoscope which is connected to the signal processing unit, a function setting unit for setting a plurality of functions in an endoscope system comprising one or more peripheral devices connected to the signal processing unit, to the function setting unit, an instruction for changing the setting An input unit for inputting data including the output unit, an output unit for outputting a list of setting states of the plurality of functions set by the function setting unit to a display unit, and appropriate settings for each of the plurality of functions recommended. Recommended setting data for setting the status The recommended setting data storage unit that stores in association with the observation site or the name of the department, wherein the function setting unit, depending on the input of the name of the observation site or the department inputted from the input unit The signal processing device is set to any one selected from among the setting state setting corresponding to the endoscope type and the setting recommended by the recommended setting data , and the endoscope The plurality of functions are automatically set to appropriate setting states according to the type of the endoscope detected by the mirror type detection unit.

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Multiple types of endoscopes;
A signal processing device that connects one endoscope in the plurality of types of endoscopes and performs video processing on an output signal of an image sensor mounted on the connected endoscope;
One or more peripheral devices connected to the signal processing device;
An endoscope type detection unit for detecting the type of the endoscope connected to the signal processing device;
A function setting unit for setting a plurality of functions in an endoscope system including the signal processing device, an endoscope connected to the signal processing device, and the peripheral device;
With
The function setting unit automatically sets each of the plurality of functions to an appropriate setting state according to the type of the endoscope detected by the endoscope type detection unit. Mirror system. Furthermore, an input unit for inputting data including an instruction for changing the setting to the function setting unit;
A display unit for displaying a list of setting states of the plurality of functions set by the function setting unit;
The endoscope system according to claim 1, further comprising:   The function setting unit further includes a setting data storage unit that stores setting data for setting the plurality of functions to appropriate setting states according to the type of the endoscope. Item 3. The endoscope system according to Item 2.   Furthermore, it has a 2nd setting data storage part which stores the 2nd setting data which sets each of these functions in the said endoscope system to an appropriate setting state without depending on the classification of the said endoscope. The endoscope system according to claim 3. Furthermore, a recommended setting data storage unit for storing recommended setting data for setting each of the plurality of functions in a recommended appropriate setting state in association with an observation site or a name of a medical department,
The function setting unit sets the setting state according to the type of the endoscope to a setting recommended by the recommended setting data by inputting the name of the observation site or the department that is input from the input unit. The endoscope system according to claim 2, wherein the endoscope system is changeable.   The input unit includes a specific function button, and setting contents of setting states for the plurality of functions set by the function setting unit can be collectively read by operating the specific function button. The endoscope system according to claim 2. The input unit has a specific function button, and by operating the specific function button, the setting content of the setting state of the plurality of functions set by the function setting unit is read together with the plurality of functions,
The endoscope system according to claim 2, wherein the display unit displays the read setting contents corresponding to the plurality of functions.   The function setting unit acquires data related to function settings stored in a server of a network device that constitutes the peripheral device, and makes available for setting the plurality of functions of the endoscope system. The endoscope system according to claim 1.   The function setting unit prioritizes a recommended setting recommended for the observation region over the setting based on detection of the type of the endoscope for the plurality of functions by inputting the name of the observation region from the input unit. The endoscope system according to claim 2, wherein the endoscope system is used.   In addition to the first setting data as the setting data associated with the endoscope type, the setting data storage unit is configured as the name of the user who uses the endoscope type and the endoscope system. The endoscope system according to claim 3, wherein third setting data as the setting data associated with the user name is stored.   When the setting data storage unit stores the third setting data with the same user name as the user name when using the endoscope system, the function setting unit The endoscope system according to claim 10, wherein the system is used for setting the plurality of functions in preference to the first setting data.   Each of the plurality of types of endoscopes stores information for identifying the respective types, and stores setting data for setting the plurality of functions to appropriate setting states in the case of the types. The endoscope system according to claim 2, further comprising a data storage unit. The signal processing device is constituted by a first or second signal processing device having at least one function different from each other,
The data storage unit includes first and second signal processing for appropriately setting the setting data stored in the data storage unit corresponding to the first and second signal processing devices, respectively. The endoscope system according to claim 12, comprising apparatus setting data. The peripheral device includes a first or second light source device having at least different characteristics as a light source device that supplies illumination light to the endoscope connected to the signal processing device,
The data storage unit is for the first and second light source devices for appropriately setting the setting data stored in the data storage unit corresponding to each of the first and second light source devices. The endoscope system according to claim 12, comprising setting data. The signal processing device includes at least one first or second signal processing device having different functions,
The peripheral device includes a first or second light source device having at least different characteristics as a light source device that supplies illumination light to the endoscope connected to the signal processing device,
The data storage unit includes first and second signal processing for appropriately setting the setting data stored in the data storage unit corresponding to the first and second signal processing devices, respectively. Including device configuration data,
Further, the first and second signal processing device setting data include light source device setting data for appropriately setting corresponding to each of the first and second light source devices. Item 15. The endoscope system according to Item 12.

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